Do All Wisdom Teeth Need to Be Removed? Here's the Truth

It’s a common question at dental clinics across Australia: “Do I have to get my wisdom teeth out?” For some, the answer is clear the moment pain kicks in. For others, it’s a bit more of a grey area.

Wisdom teeth, or third molars, usually show up in your late teens or early twenties. They’re the last adult teeth to come through, and not everyone has enough room in their mouth to fit them in properly. When there’s not enough space, they can grow at an angle, get stuck, or push against other teeth.